Down with the Ship

Buy93%

Very Positive · 870 player reviews · Medium confidence

Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.

Iron Anchor Games · Auto Battler · May 15, 2026

Player review score
93%
Very Positive
Price
$11.99−20%
Lowest ever
Playing right now
All-time peak
Not charted

Steam only charts its most-played games, and this one isn’t among them.

Achievements
24
total to unlock
Steam does not publish achievement rarity.
Languages
6
Full audio1 of 6
Subtitles6 of 6

Should I buy Down with the Ship?

Buy it if you like
  • Gameplay: 115 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Multiplayer: 36 reviews raised it, mostly praise
  • Interface: 24 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
  • Servers and matchmaking: 5 reviews raised it, mostly criticism

Based on 870 player reviews · updated

What players think

The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.

Why players love itThings to know
84% of themes are praise8% are divided8% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
115 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
I went in with low expectations - seeing the generic name and what I assumed to be generic gameplay from the trailers. 15+ hours in, I'm finding way more sustained enjoyment (and value) than venerable hits like Slay the Spire 1/2, and Monster Train 1/2.
Multiplayer
Players who bring up Multiplayer mostly praise it.
36 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The inclusion of asynchronous PvP expands the game's longevity by allowing players to test their creations against ships built by others without requiring simultaneous online matches.
Interface
Players who bring up Interface mostly praise it.
24 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
If you like autobattlers, or strategy, or inventory management, just give the demo a try.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
20 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
There's a great variety of captains, unique items, weapons, and build strategies in the game.
Co-op
Players who bring up Co-op mostly praise it.
14 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Short thing, this is a great autobattle shipbuilder, with online coop (2 players vs 2 Offline playershipdesigns) a lot to experiment with and a dev team that really knows what a game like this needs.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
12 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
While the graphics may not aim for cinematic spectacle, they successfully support the game's systems and maintain clarity throughout every battle.

+4 more players loved

Theme by theme

Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.

Players love
Gameplay115 reviews
Multiplayer36 reviews
Interface24 reviews
Combat20 reviews
Co-op14 reviews
Graphics12 reviews
Characters12 reviews
Audio8 reviews
Difficulty7 reviews
Steam Deck6 reviews
Divided opinion
Story
100% still recommend
Players complain
Servers and matchmaking
80% still recommend

What you get

Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.

Play modes

  • Co-op
  • Cross-Platform Multiplayer
  • Multi-player
  • Online Co-op
  • Online PvP
  • PvP

Controller

Steam lists no controller support.

Store features

  • Adjustable Text Size
  • Camera Comfort
  • Color Alternatives
  • Custom Volume Controls
  • Family Sharing
  • Mouse Only Option
  • Playable without Timed Input
  • Save Anytime

Platforms

  • Windows
  • macOS

Valve device support

Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable

Should I buy it now?

Based on Steam price history.

Lowest ever recorded
$11.99$14.99−20%

That's the lowest price we've ever recorded.

7 points recordedtoday · $11.99

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